1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Figure 1) 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE There are special components used in this equipment 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use which are important for safety. These parts are marked by an isolation transformer for this check.
1.4. How to Discharge the Capacitor on Top P.C.B. Unit CAUTION: • Be sure to discharge the capacitor on Top P.C.B. Unit. • Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Top P.C.B. Unit when servicing. [Discharging Procedure] 1. Refer to the disassemble procedure and remove the necessary parts/unit. 2.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
2.3. How to Replace the Lithium Battery 2.3.1. Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the Battery P.C.B. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. B9401 at foil side of Battery P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal.
3 Service Navigation 3.1. Introduction This service manual contains technical information, which will allow service personnel's to understand and service this model. Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers. If the circuit is changed or modified, the information will be followed by service manual to be controlled with original service manual. 3.2.
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3.2.2. About VENUS ENGINE (IC6001) < Located on the Main P.C.B. > • The VENUS ENGINE (IC6001) consists of two IC chips, which are fixed together with solder. (It is so called, "Package On Package" type of IC.) Caution: • During servicing, do not press down hard on the surface of IC6001. 3.2.3.
3.3. Service Notes 3.3.1. About Wi-Fi Function The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual. 3.3.2. Important Notice of Servicing This Camera unit has the personal information of wireless LAN connection the customer has registered. For the protection of private information, please erase the personal information after the completion of repair by "INITIAL SETTING".
3.4. General Description About Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation. The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin (Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30 °C (86 °F) more than that of the normal solder.
3.5. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are seven kinds of DC-TZ90/TZ91/TZ92/TZ93/ZS70, regardless of the colours. • a) DC-TZ90 (Japan domestic model.) • b) DC-ZS70P/PP • c) DC-TZ90EB/EF/EG/EP, TZ91EG, TZ92EF, TZ93EB • d) DC-TZ90GN • e) DC-ZS70GK •...
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3.5.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: After replacing the Main P.C.B. and/or Flash-ROM, make sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following procedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit. 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before proceeding Initial settings, be sure to read the following CAUTION. 2.
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• Step 4. Display the "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu: * If the unit is other than "[ P ](Program AE mode)", it does not display the initial settings menu. While keep pressing [ MENU/SET ] button and "[ RIGHT ] of Cursor button" simultaneously, turn the Power off. The "INITIAL SETTINGS"...
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[CASE 2. Other than "After replacing Main P.C.B. and/or Flash-ROM"] • Step 5. The cancellation of "STRICT MODE": Press [ DISPLAY ] button, then Strict in the upper right corner of the LCD display will disappear. • Step 6. Chose the model suffix in "INITIAL SETTINGS": (Refer to "CAUTION") [Caution: After replacing Main P.C.B.
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• Step 7. Set the model suffix at "INITIAL SETTINGS": Press the "[ RIGHT ] of Cursor button". The only set area is displayed. Press the "[ RIGHT ] of Cursor button" after confirmation. (The unit is powered off automatically.) Note: It may cause the following error indication without cancellation of "STRICT MODE".
5 Location of Controls and Components The following description is for DC-TZ90EB/DC-TZ93EB. Some description may differ depending on model suffix. The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual.
6 Service Mode 6.1. Error Code Memory Function 1. General description This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 16 error codes in sequence from the latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence. The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (i.e.,when the unit is powered on by the battery, the battery is pulled out) The error code is memorized to Flash ROM when the unit has just before powered off.
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Error Code List The error code consists of 8 bits data and it shows the following information. Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) Error Indication High Check point (Lower) Detecting Part/Circuit 4 bits 4 bits device LENS Lens drive Focus 1C*0...
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Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) Error Indication High Check point (Lower) Detecting Part/Circuit 4 bits 4 bits device Adj.History 1D*0 2000 OIS adj. Yaw direction amplitude error (small) OIS ADJ OIS ADJ 3000 OIS adj. Pitch direction amplitude error (small) 4000 OIS adj.
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Important notice about "Error Code List" 1) About "*" indication: The third digit from the left is different as follows. • In case of 0 (example: 18 0 01000) When the third digit from the left shows "0", this error occurred under the condition of INITIAL SETTINGS has been completed.
7 Troubleshooting Guide 7.1. Wi-Fi Module (Top P.C.B. Unit) 7.1.1. How to Remove Wi-Fi Password Protection To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, this unit protects the Wi-Fi function with a password. It is unable to service with password locked condition.
8 Service Fixture & Tools 8.1. Service Fixture and Tools The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit. 8.2. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the Main P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment.
8.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Parts No. Connection Form FP9003 (Main P.C.B.) LCD Unit RFKZ0416 41PIN / 0.3 FFC FP9004 (Main P.C.B.) Lens Unit RFKZ0477 45PIN / 0.3 FFC 8.3.1.
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 9.1. Disassembly Flow Chart This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. 9.2. P.C.B. Location...
9.4. Lens Disassembly Procedure 9.4.2. Both Side Cam Frame, 1st Lens Unit, 2nd Lens Unit and 3rd Lens Precaution: 1. Do not remove the MOS when disassembling or re- Unit assembling the lens in order to maintain it clean. 1. Pull out the Relay Gear using tweezers, etc. When remove it, refer to item "9.6".
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9.4.3. Removal of the 1st Lens Frame Unit 9.4.4. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame and 3rd Lens Frame Unit Unit 1. Turn the 3rd Lens Frame Unit in the direction of arrow 1. Turn the Straight Frame using Slotted Driver, etc. and fully.
9.5. Assembly Procedure for Lens 2. Insert the 2nd Lens Frame Unit as the drawing below indicated. (Revised Version) * Align the portion without an external wall of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit with the OIS Drive Lever portion of the 9.5.1.
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9.5.3. Insert the 3rd Lens Frame Unit 2. Insert the 1st Lens Frame Unit as the drawing below indicated. 1. Insert the 3rd Lens Frame Unit as the drawing below (1) Position the printing portion (LEICA) of the 1st Lens indicated.
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9.5.4. Insert the Fix Frame Unit 9.5.5. Insert the Master Flange Unit Note: (When Installing) Note: (When Installing) When using the Fix Frame Unit of service part, remove the Take Care not to damage the flex. Master Flange Unit (used to prevent fall of the gear) and the Take Care not to tuck in to the Master Flange Unit, When Relay Gear before assembling the Fix Frame Unit.
9.6. Removal of the MOS Unit 4. Attach the Master Flange Unit, then tighten 6 screws (A). 5. Attach the sensor for Focus Motor of Lens FPC Unit, then When remove the MOS Unit once (the Torx screw (A) is tighten 2 screws (B).
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. Introduction When servicing this unit, make sure to perform the adjustments necessary based on the part(s) replaced. When trouble occurs, it is recommended to backup the Flash-rom data before disassembling the unit. NOTICE: (When replacing the Lens unit, Master flange unit and MOS unit) •...
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10.2.2. Flash-Rom Data Backup Number of necessary adjustment items decreases by copying the backup data to new Main P.C.B. when adjustment data in old Main P.C.B. can be read by ROM_BACKUP "DSCSD". It is recommended to backup the Flash-rom data as the way of return when trouble occurs before disassembling the unit depending on each case.
10.3. Details of Electrical Adjustment 10.3.1. How to execute the Electrical Adjustment It is not necessary to connect the camera to a PC to perform adjustments. "Flag reset operation" and "Initial setting operation" are required when carrying out the alignment, follow the procedure below. 10.3.1.1.
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10.3.1.3. Execute Adjustment 1. Perform step "10.3.1.1." to "10.3.1.2.", to reset the OIS flag status "F" (Set) to "0" (Reset). 2. Press [ DISPLAY] button after Flag reset. OIS Adjustment screen is displayed on the LCD panel. (Refer to Fig.3-3) 3.
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10.3.2. Adjustment Specifications The following matrix table shows the relation between the replaced part and the Necessary Adjustment. When a part is replaced, make sure to perform the necessary adjustment(s) in the order indicated. The table below shows all the information necessary to perform each adjustment.
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*1: This adjustment must be performed not only replacing the MOS unit, but also simply removing the MOS unit. *2: The pixel that always lights while shaded is called a white wound. *3: The pixel that does not light while complete exposed is called a black wound. This unit does not have the LCD adjustment of the camera (LCD flicker adjustment etc.).
10.4. After Adjustment 10.4.1. Initial Setting Since the initial setting has been released to execute the built-in adjustment software, it should be set up again before shipping the camera to the customer. Refer to the procedure described in "3.5.2. INITIAL SETTINGS" for details. [IMPORTANT] 1.
11 Maintenance 11.1. Cleaning Lens, Viewfinder and LCD Panel Do not touch the surface of lens, Viewfinder and LCD Panel with your hand. When cleaning the lens, use air-Blower to blow off the dust. When cleaning the LCD Panel, dampen the lens cleaning paper with lens cleaner, and the gently wipe the their surface. Note: The Lens Cleaning KIT;...
14 Schematic Diagram Please click the radio button for "Diagrams II / Parts List" on the menu bar in XML Service Manual. If you want to print, please click the icon button for "Print" on the icon bar and select the item. 15 Printed Circuit Board Please click the radio button for "Diagrams II / Parts List"...
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